What were the advantages of building Roman legions over the Macedonian phalanx?

The structure of the Macedonian phalanx was quite dependent on the terrain and had poor maneuverability. It was also very vulnerable on the flanks.

The manipulative formation of the Roman legions was more mobile and could effectively fight in different terrain. The flanks of this formation were better protected than those of the Macedonians.



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